Monday, December 16, 2013

Astrology and Tzolkin December 17th to the 29th 2013

This is the "Care and feeding
of a New World Age" report for Gregorian date of December 17th 2013
for 1 - Imix "e-meesh" or Crocodile
in the
Mayan Tzolkin calendar, also The Gemini full moon, Uranus moving direct, The
Sun moving into Capricorn for the Solstice, Venus turning Retrograde, and Mercury
moving into Capricorn.

December 17th 2013
for 1 - Imix "e-meesh" or Crocodilewhich
carries the themes ofbeginnings, Mother
Earth, protection and trust, nurturing, primordial energy, new opportunities
and information, instincts, primal creativity, water-lily, abundance, the
essence of nature, beauty, receptivity and growth. Much like other indigenous
people who believed that the Earth was carried on the back of a turtle, the
Maya believed that our planet was carried on the back of a crocodile who would
nurture and protect all life forms. They believed that from this primal force
humans received messages and feelings about our connection to Mother Earth.
This thirteen day period would be excellent to spend time in nature and listen
to the subtle messages from Gaia.
With One crocodile, we begin a 260 day Tzolkin round which ends with 13 – Ahau
on September 2nd 2014.

Before I get into the daily energy for 1 - Imix
"e-meesh" or Crocodile, on December 17th 2013
all the planets appear to move forward from our vantage point on Earth except Jupiter and Uranus, which
appear to move retrograde or in reverse motion. I've discussed in depth the
implications of the other planets moving retrograde in the past reports, so
I'll just keynote each one. Jupiter was the king of the gods, and the planet is about good
fortune, opportunities, faith, religion, beliefs and expansion. Cancer is about family, home, nurturing, and
protection. Mostly what I find with Jupiter retrograde, as with any retrograde
cycle there is a review of the past, and with Jupiter what gets reviewed are
missed opportunities. In Cancer these are likely to be related to home and
family. Retrograde
Uranus in Aries is seeking to shake our very
foundation to shock us to awaken and forces us to embrace our new way of living
through reversals and unexpected events.

The big change for the 1 - Imix
"e-meesh" or Crocodile thirteen
day period is Uranus at a standstill as
it prepares to turn direct on the full moon that begins the Imix trecena. When a planet is stopped it is said to be at the peak of its
power, so Uranus at the peak of its power during December, is seeking to change
our world through the unexpected rebellion of the individual. Obviously this
will be a difficult time of upheaval, destruction, death, unexpected change,
natural disasters, violence and war. Stationed Uranus in Aries will have people
wanting to hurry the process of getting free. To push the river of revolution
whether it be personal or governmental. This impulse may not be in the best
interest of those acting on it, because with Pluto in Capricorn these changes
and their consequences may be long lasting and very difficult to reverse. I
think that this is the time of detaching (Uranus) to act as an unobstructed
individual (Aries).When
I think of the day Uranus changed sign moving from Pisces into Aries on March
11 2011, I always remember that was the day of the Japanese earthquake and
tsunami which crippled the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plants, which are still
unstable and spewing radiation to this day. And of course Uranus rules
Uranium... Uranus in astrology forces us outside our comfort zone so we have to
look for possibilities "outside the box." This is about unplanned
experiences that disrupt our perceived and planned life path in order to move
us forward in our spiritual evolution, individually and globally.

Uranus spends approximately seven years in a sign and leaves Aries for
Taurus in 2018 then retrogrades back to Aries and finally departs for almost 80
years, March of 2019. These seven year cycles are about testing us to adapt to
a new change, and we are currently experiencing the Aries test. Being an outer
planet, Uranus creates events that we "respond" to. The inner planets
effect us personally as individuals, but the outer planets change the landscape
which effects us as a collective and as individuals within humanity. Which
reminds me of this Krishnamurti quote "The only hope for humankind is in
the transformation of the individual." Uranus creates challenges according
to the sign it's in, so we may feel like we keep getting lessons in a theme
over and over again. Uranus being the modern ruling planet of Aquarius, means
that fairness is one of the topics, and often these events may seem unfairly
set against us. I know I feel this with government and corporations conspiring
to poison us with GMO food and starve us through austerity measures, oil and
tar sand spills, fracking, chemtrails, geo-engineering, and manmade massive
weather events, while the global elite eat organic food, build underground
bunkers, and hoard seeds in arctic vaults. Which brings us to the theme of
Aries: the self, the individual, the new beginning... This time particularly
impacts people with personal planets in the signs of Cancer, Libra, Capricorn,
and of course Aries, as these planets become doorways to something unexpected
and yet authentic. Which sets the stage for the epic seven challenging squares
with Pluto in Capricorn that we've been experiencing since last year. As the
individuals (Aries) revolting (Uranus) against the decaying power (Pluto)
structures (Capricorn), which we can see this in almost every corner of the
Earth as the individuals and groups protest oppression from the global elite. I
believe the uprisings will be successful in overthrowing the old regimes and
patriarchy, but it's an uphill fight for some time to come. Interestingly, the
last time there were Uranus Pluto squares, was 1932 to 1934, Uranus was in
Aries as it is now, and as I have talked about before the Mercury retrograde
cycles repeat every 79 years, so we are currently repeating the 1934 Mercury
cycle which brings forward similar aspects that we see being played out in the
event field. That was a time of great upheaval with events such as the Dust Bowl,
which was caused by farming practices that stripped the soil, which when the
weather changed destroyed the landscape. Also that was the time of the Great
Depression with international power struggles, leadership changes, and
financial adjustments, such as the New Deal programs, under F.D.R. in the U.S.
from 1933 to 1936, as a safety net for the poor and unemployed, which are the
same programs that the legislators in the U.S government are currently trying
to dismantle. And we see these themes being played out in many other countries
at that time as well.

In thinking of the many environmental events we are facing whether
manmade or natural, I was reminded that Uranus was one of the original gods to
the Greeks. He was the sky god and the husband of the earth goddess Gaia. He
was born out of the primordial chaos, and came every night to cover the earth
and mate with Gaia. Unfortunately he hated the children she bore him and killed
or imprisoned most of them, until his son Cronus or Saturn ambushed his father,
castrated him, and cast the severed testicles into the sea, which then became
Aphrodite or Venus the goddess of love. After being disposed the sky no longer
covered the earth at night and instead held its place above the earth. Which I
guess was the beginning of being able to study the movements of the planets and
stars in the night sky. This change in direction is interesting on the first
day of the Imix trecena and the beginning of a new 260 day round, which is
about nurturing and protecting our mother earth and being nurtured and
protected by her, which is the theme of crocodile.

Speaking of the goddess of love, Venus appears to be stopped at the opening of the month prior to
appearing to move retrograde or in reverse motion from the perspective of the Earthon the Winter Solstice December 21st, in the sign of Capricorn, which brings the planet of esthetics,
romance, and money to remain in the sign of the goat-fish for four months. When a planet is stopped it is said to be at the peak of its
power. Venus is currently moving through its shadow period since November 20th
when it crossed the point where it will eventually turn direct. It remains in
the shadow prior to turning retrograde on December 21st, where we receive
information about needing to adjust our direction. Venus is retrograde from the
Winter Solstice December 21st, at 28 and change almost 29 degrees of Capricorn until January 31st at 13 Capricorn, which
will be the time when we will notice events related to our relationships and/or
money that shifts our thinking to prepare us for the change we will implement
after Venus is direct. Venus will take a few days to build momentum in moving
reverse after the 21st.

Ok
let's look at the daily vibrational energy for this trecena. December 17th 2013
for 1 - Imix "e-meesh" or Crocodile: unity experienced through nurturing new beginnings, as theGemini Full Moon is opposed
by Mercury and the Sun, which underscores the theme of learning. Mercury and
the Sun in Sagittarius are seeking education and travel to learn the truth that
gives life meaning. The Gemini Moon is curious and seeks to gather information
that may have value in the future. So you may want to seek answers to the
important questions in your life under this influence. Full moons are a time of
tension as the Sun in Sagittarius is about balancing freedom to explore through
experience with having perspective to gather information for intellectual
pursuits, represented by the Moon in Gemini. People talk more on full moons and
in Gemini, with its ruler Mercury in Sagittarius, this is likely to be
particularly true. With Mars in Libra applying towards a t-square with Uranus
and Pluto, there is a sense of disharmony, where Mars wants something from the
other, Uranus at the peak of his power is unpredictable and potentially
volatile, and Pluto goes to extremes during this full moon. This begins the
time period for the next three weeks where intensity and tension are on the
rise. Uranus turns direct after being retrograde since July, which brings us into a
time of awakening in concert with the Gemini Full Moon. With Uranus moving
forward at 8 degrees Aries, we slowly realize the powerful energetic that
stimulates us to live our lives more authentically. This adds more weight to
the seeking freedom side of the equation. The 18th is 2 - Ik "eek" or Wind:
duality experienced through communication,
as Jupiter squares Ceres, which gives us a few days before and after that date
where exercise and dieting routines are challenged. The temptation is to
indulge during this time period, it's important to listen to our bodies to
maintain a balance, while the Cancer Moon is challenged by Uranus, and opposed
by Pluto, which has folks
acting hasty and jumping to conclusions that may not be correct, and brings
deep emotions rising to the surface. December 19th is 3 -Akbal
"awk-bol" or Night: taking action through contemplating the stars, with the Moon in Cancer merging with
Jupiter, finding support from Saturn, and opposed by Venus. The day's emotional
energy begins with good feelings and generosity towards others, then shifts to
a more sober and realistic view of life, and wraps up with pleasant energy for enjoying sensual experiences and rich
food with a caution against overindulgence. The 20th is 4 -Kan
"con" or Seed or Lizard: stability through planting seeds and making new connections, as the Leo Moon is stimulated
by Mars, and finds support from Uranus. The day moves from having the desire to
work independently from others to later having the impulse to engage in
activities that make us feel more alive. December 21st is 5 - Chicchan
"chee-chan" or Serpent: empowerment
through being flexible, asthe Sun enters into Capricorn
bringing us the Solstice, Winter in the North and Summer in the South which we
discussed in detail at the beginning of this report. Solstice and Equinox
charts have long been used as predictors of the coming season. In the north
this begins a time of turning inward during the winter, and to evaluate the
growth and manifestations that were planted during the spring equinox in March.
In the south this is a time of cultivating the intensions planted during the
spring equinox in September. When considering the Solstice chart, I look at the
dominant alignments, which the Uranus
Pluto square is very strong and we've discussed it at length as being
the force for transformation through rebellion. On the solstice, Mars is opposite Uranus which
fuels the aggressive and potentially violent aspects of individuals seeking
freedom from oppressive and decaying power structures. The next three months
could see an increase in protests that escalate into violence, but the Libra
Mars will try to put a good face on any ugliness. The most positive aspect of
the chart is the trine between
Jupiter and Saturn which favors business, but with the Leo Moon square Saturn and semi-sextile
Jupiter in Cancer, the home and family my feel neglected by focus on
enterprise. With a Leo moon I suspect this will not be without some drama
coming from the homestead. Overall the next few months have opportunities for
business and challenges at home, and potentially aggressive rebellion in the
streets. Also
on the 21st Venus turns retrograde which begins the second stage where we will learn about a
change in our course, through our experiences in relationships. Retrogrades are
times of review and looking backward. Venus is retrograde every eighteen months
and can have an impact on our relationships, but also our money. I think with
Jupiter being the only other retrograde planet during that time, we may have
folks reviewing their past relationships for missed opportunities. Because
Venus also rules money we'll be reviewing past financial dealings with an eye
for choices that did not work out as planned. Overall something from the past
needs to be resolved as we are wrapping up the year during a nine month in
numerology, whether it's love relationships, or financial connections, and in
Capricorn, we need to be committed to our resolution. This is a push to tie up
loose ends as we move into 2014 and a new season with Venus retrograde. Overall
I think the trap to watch out for is regret. The past is the past, so let go of
regrets and try not to waste much thought on whether someone who has dumped you
in the past, regrets their choice. I think those without regrets tend to be
shallow people and if you were tossed aside by one of them, they probably did
you a favor, as
the Leo Moon is challenged by Saturn which brings people feeling lonely or isolated for part of the day. The 22nd is 6 - Cimi "key-mee" or Transformation: being in the flow
through releasing what no longer serves us,
while the
Moon finds support from Mercury and the Sun, and is opposed by Neptune. The day
moves from feeling in touch with our emotions and expressing them to others, to
later feeling a sense of inner harmony which is mirrored in the outside world,
and finally feeling sensitive emotionally but confused regarding the accuracy
of what's being felt. December 23rd is 7 - Manik "man-eek"or Deer:
reflection through being of service to others, with the Virgo Moon finding
support from Pluto which brings out intense emotions and stimulates
sensitivity, which also favors sexual relationships. The 24th is 8 - Lamat "la-maught" or Star or Rabbit: balance through being grateful for abundant relationships, as the Capricorn Sun harmonizes with Neptune which brings a pleasant flow between our conscious world
and our spiritual world through intuition, imagination, meditation, and
creativity. This also brings sensitivity to the energies of people and
circumstances in your environment. We are more compassionate to the needs of
others and also more willing to help them than usual. Neptune lowers the ego
demands of the Sun, which allows us to be more open to the expressions of
others. Service brings satisfaction under this transit. Spiritual and mystical
aspects of life grab more of our attention during this period. Great energy to
take space out of your normal routine to meditate or spend time in nature. This
transit tends to lower energy, so this is not a good day to start some
herculean new project. Do something that improves your spiritual wellbeing.
This is like the energy that transformed Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens'
"A Christmas Carol."Also on the 24th Mercury moves into Capricorn which adds momentum as planets begin to cluster in the sign
of business, government, industry, and finance, where Pluto
has been focused on breaking down these systems since 2008. Mercury in the sign
of the goat-fish is serious in its communications and thinking. This begins a
good period for business and thinking about goals for 2014, while the Moon in
Virgo harmonizes with Jupiter and Saturn, and is supported by Venus. The day
begins with feeling in the flow and having a sense of wholeness, then later realistic
expectations through being calm and reflective, and finally enjoying pleasant
feelings and social interactions. December 25th is 9 - Muluc "moo-luke"
or Offering: patience experienced through appreciating
creation, while Mars is opposed by Uranus bringing stress for a few days before and
after the 25th,with pressure to make radical changes, and with Mars
involved I would not rule out aggressive or violent methods to bring about
revolutionary transformation. Although Mars may appear to be "playing
nice" in Libra, and the expressions may be through passive aggression. For
those celebrating the holidays, this might be an interesting period to observe
friends and family try to maintain their "spirit of the season,"
while feeling such tension to upset the status quo through any means necessary.
This is always a difficult time for folks, and given this alignment, we may see
an increase in substance abuse and suicides even over past holiday seasons.
Like most oppositions there are two sides to this story. On one side and most
commonly, this could be a time where people act out rashly against people who
have oppressed or held them back in the past, or consistently angered them over
time. The other side of this transit is to suddenly have the impulse to escape
the obligations being imposed. Basically this comes down to fight or flight.
Most frequently this signifies an explosive release of tension through an angry
exchange, usually with people close to you. At very least folks will be
experiencing a great sense of impatience. On the positive side we may find that
our efforts to liberate ourselves from unnecessary and limiting situations
starts to succeed, where we feel we are becoming free of those bonds. This is
also time to take care, as accidents are more likely, while the last quarter
Moon in Libra is challenged by Mercury, the Sun, and Pluto, opposed by Uranus,
and merging with Mars. The day's emotional wave begins with folks being
critical in their communications particularly with the people they have
intimate relationships with, then we encounter challenges to our daily routines,
later folks are emotionally excitable and
impulsive, and experiencing
irritable moods and critical communications, and finally having the compulsion
to act in ways that may not be good for us in the long run. The 26th is 10 - Oc
"awk" or Dog: manifestation through enjoying family and friends, whileMercury harmonizes with Neptune which is very positive for stimulating the imagination and
also brings a greater sensitivity to the more subtle energies and psychic
information. This could be a period of dreaminess where folks spend more time
fantasizing. Withdrawal from life is not bad, and is often important for
feeding the world within through inspiration, as the intangible reality is as
important as the material world. This may be a time where we are more aware of
what's going on in the minds of others, which is often difficult to keep
intuitions organized. Clarity and detail are not favored at this time, with the Libra Moon challenged
by Jupiter which has benevolent and generous feelings for those in our
immediate environment. December 27th is 11 - Chuen "shoe-in" or Monkey: resolution throughcreating
something new, while the
Moon is challenged by Venus, finds support from Neptune, harmonizes with
Mercury and the Sun. The day moves from pleasant energy for being with the
others we want to know better, to fantasies and daydreams distracting us from
accomplishing routine tasks, and finally lots of chatting with friends,
neighbors, coworkers... with feelings of inner and outer equanimity. The 28th is
12 - Eb "eb" or Road: understanding through serving your community, while the Scorpio Moon is in
harmony with Pluto, supported by Jupiter, and merging with Saturn. The day
moves from having
deep emotions finding their way to the surface and felt on a profound level, to
later people having a pleasant sense of wellbeing, and wraps up with wanting to
be alone in our thoughts and feelings. December 29th is 13 - Ben
"ben" or Reed
or Corn: movement to the next stage through maintaining
the home, while the
Sun merges with Mercury which stimulates our social interactions and conversations,
particularly with people who are part of our new direction, and in Capricorn
this could be related to business pursuits. Also illumination comes to some of the
dark areas of our minds which brings forward information that was previously in
the shadows. This alignment emphasizes an increase in conversations, although
folks are more inclined to talk than listen. Being a conjunction, this brings
the initiative to start something new, including starting a new business
venture, as Mercury rules commerce and the exchange of ideas. This also brings
a sharpness to the thinking process and is a good time to make plans for the
future. Later Mercury in Capricorn is challenged by
Uranus in Aries which is a stressful alignment that pits the traditional
thinking against rebellious new views on the 29th. Since the outer planets tend
to have more power, I believe that any rigid conservative ideas will be
attacked, and transformed or released to make way for more innovative concepts.
This could also be a time of increased protests with potential recklessness and
violence. Personally, this can be quite stimulating bringing fascination for
new phenomenon. Flexibility is the key with this transit, because the more
rigid our thinking the more nerve wracking the effect. Expect the unexpected,
surprises and upsets, and you will have the best chance to go with the flow,
which may mean that plans for the day do not work out as expected. Epiphanies
are more likely, so you may want to capture your genius thoughts in some form
of record keeping, to reexamine in the days that follow. The pace is fast which
can lead to sloppiness. A day to be careful of making sudden unexpected moves
as accidents are more likely under this influence, with the Moon in
harmony with Venus and challenged by Neptune which moves from wanting to be
with friends and the people we love, to daydreams and fantasies feeling more
important than reality.

So
no matter what energies are affecting you during this 1 Crocodile trecena, take
some time to be in the flow of the planet by being in nature, watching a
sunrise or sunset, communing with the stars, being conscious of the moment
through introspection, meditation or being with someone you love. Every day is
a blessing no matter what dramas beckon to distract us. We are all giving the
performance of a life time on this world stage, just take some time to observe
the play as well as act your part. Remember you are a spiritual being having a
human experience.

Thank you for checking out New World Birth.
The next segment of "Care and feeding of a New World Age" will be on December
30th 2013 for 1 - Ix "eesh" or Jaguar,
also the Capricorn new moon, and Mercury moving into Aquarius. You can check us
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as widely as you choose.I'll be discussing the astrology of
2014 with an emphasis on January, and providing short Human Design readings to
the participants on the "Earth needs Rebels" show on Orion Talk Radio
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